Gala Auction - Congregation Bnai Israel

Congregation B’nai Israel
Gala Auction
Appetizer and Dessert Buffet
Sunday, December 15, 2013
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
In Honor of Leslie Fraidstern
Congregation B’nai Israel
253 Prospect St., Northampton
(413)584-3593 ♦ [email protected]
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RULES OF THE AUCTION
Silent Auction – Bidding Procedure
1. A Bid Sheet has been placed near each item in the silent auction. You may write your
bid on this sheet until the bidding closing time is announced for each table or auction
area.
2. Each Bid Sheet has a starting bid and an increment figure. Please note the starting bid
amount, and the amount by which you can raise a bid (increment).
3. Write your BID NUMBER on the Bid Sheet with the amount of your bid. PLEASE
DO NOT USE NAMES. Each new bid should be written on the first available blank line
on the Bid Sheet, and must be in round dollar amounts at least equal to the increment
figure stated on the Bid Sheet. Please note: If the increment figure is $20 for example, a
bid with a $10 increase will not be honored.
4. Many Bid Sheets also have a dollar amount in the bottom right hand corner in a box
named, “It’s Mine”. You can close the bidding immediately and win the item by bidding
the “It’s Mine” amount.
5. In the event of a dispute, the Auction Chairperson shall have sole and final discretion
to determine the winning bidder.
6. The extent of your eligible tax deduction for your contributions this evening should be
discussed with your accountant or tax preparation service.
7. Please note that some items have restrictions and expirations.
8. If you cannot be there for the Live Auction and you would like to make a bid, email
your top dollar amount to [email protected] and we will inform the auctioneer.
We are very grateful to all of our
Amazingly Generous Donors Who Have Helped
To Make This Event a Huge Success
THANK YOU
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIVE AUCTION ................................................................... 4-7
SILENT AUCTION
B. ARTISTS & ARTISANS ........................................................................... 8-9
C. AUTOMOTIVE........................................................................................... 10
D. BEAUTY & BODYWORK ................................................................... 10-11
E. CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES & JEWELRY ......................................... 12
F. WISHFUL THINGS………………………………………….….….…13-14
G. ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE………….….…….………..……15-16
H. ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS……….…………………….……….….…….17
I FOOD & DRINK ..................................................................................... 18-19
J. JUDAICA ................................................................................................ 20-21
K. MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................................... 22
L. PETS ............................................................................................................. 23
M. SERVICES OF ALL KINDS ............................................................... 24-25
N. SPORTS, SELF-DEFENSE & EXERCISE ............................................. 26
O. VACATIONS & GETAWAYS .................................................................. 27
FINANCIAL SPONSORS ............................................................................... 28
Special Note: We have made every attempt to fully list certain restrictions and expiration
dates in the following descriptions. However, space constraints are an issue. Please
be certain to carefully read coupons, certificates and tickets for complete
disclosures. We appreciate your consideration.
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LIVE AUCTION
7:30pm
With special guest auctioneer Rob Dorit
1. $1000 GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM VALLEY HOME
IMPROVEMENT FOR ANY CONSTRUCTION OR
RENOVATION PROJECT
Estimated Value: $1000
Minimum Bid: $400
Nelson Shifflett and Steven Silverman of Valley Home Improvement deeply appreciate that so many
CBI members have had their homes upgraded by them. Out of that appreciation, they have donated a
$1000 gift certificate that can be used on a new home renovation project or as a payment on a current
project. Expires 12/2014
2. JOHNNY AND THE FLASHBACKS: ROCKING DANCE BAND
WILL COME TO YOUR PARTY
Estimated Value: $750
Minimum Bid: TBA
CBI’s own Johnny (Joelson) And The Flashbacks, the one and only, will play for you at the venue of
your choice. Grab this chance to have your own personal dance party with this kicking dance band.
Need we say more?
3. DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING: A FASCINATING BEHIND THE-SCENES LOOK with LARRY HOTT
Estimated Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: TBA
Spend a fascinating evening with CBI member and award-winning filmmaker Larry Hott as he presents
a workshop on documentary filmmaking. Larry Hott and Diane Garey, owners of Florentine Films/Hott
Productions, have received two Academy Award nominations, the Peabody Award, the duPont
Columbia Journalism Award, a national Emmy and many other honors. Larry will show clips from his
films and provide a priceless glimpse into the world of the documentary producer. Invite your friends
and enjoy a unique and entertaining evening.
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4. PATRIOTS FAN’S DELIGHT. PATRIOTS VS. BUFFALO BILLS
DECEMBER 29th at GILLETTE STADIUM. GREAT SEATS
4a. Two tickets to see the New England Patriots vs. the Buffallo Bills, Sunday, December 29th at
Gillette Stadium. Section 308, Row 15. These are tickets generously donated by Zamir and Leah
Nestelbaum. You know you want to go.
Value: $198/pair
Minimum Bid: $198/pair
4b. Two Tickets to see the New England Patriots vs the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, December 29 at
Gillette Stadium. Seats are in the Lower Bowl. Courtesy of the Kraft Family,the NE Patriots
Charitable Foundation and our friend, Andy Zimbalist.
*Note: form must be mailed in with winner’s name immediately following auction
Value: a lot
Minimum Bid: $198/pair
5. SUMMER RETREAT at PLUM ISLAND, MA.
Estimated Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: TBA
Plum Island is a beautiful island at the Massachusetts/New Hampshire border. Most of the island is a
National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy a week there in early August. This charming/artsy/cozy (3 modest
bedroom) apartment has a forty five degree view of the bay. There is a deck. A fifty foot walk to the
bay. A little further in the opposite direction, and you are at the Atlantic Ocean. Generously donated by
CBI president Norbert Goldfield and Sandra Matthews.
6. DINNER for up to 8 PEOPLE PREPARED by CBI's FORMER
PRESIDENT and AUCTIONEER, the MASTER CHEF, ROB DORIT.
Estimated Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: TBA
Chef Rob will prepare a sumptuous repast, Mexican,French or Sushi, in your home. He has experience.
He has the magic touch. He knows famous chefs and has touched the hems of their garments. Rob's
background—Mexican, French—has inspired him, and his love of Sushi has made him develop the art
of Sushi making. You should see what he can do with a Sushi mat. (Ingredients not included).
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7. A WEEKEND IN WELLFLEET, CAPE COD
Estimated Value: $1000
Minimum Bid: $600
Dorothy Nemetz and John Todd's “Eastwind” is located on Indian Neck in Wellfleet, MA. A four
bedroom, 2800 square foot deck house, newly constructed in 2012, Eastwind was thoughtfully designed
to provide a light-filled, spacious and comfortable vacation home in a beautiful setting. It is heated and
cooled with a state of the art geothermal system. With two queen bedrooms and two full baths upstairs,
and two bedrooms, each sleeping four, and two full baths downstairs, this house is perfect for two
families to share.Offered for a three day weekend during the shoulder or off-season,2014.
8. A WEEK IN GRANTHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Estimated Value: $1500
Minimum Bid: $550
Sam and Cathy Topal are offering a week at their 3 bedroom house with loft (in June or August 2014)
in Grantham, NH—a recreational community about 2 hours from Northampton. The location features a
large pristine lake (great swimming, no motor boats), golf course, tennis courts, cross country ski trails,
and more. Guests can use facilities with an indoor Olympic swimming pool—heated.
9. A WEEK AT A RHODE ISLAND COASTAL COTTAGE
Estimated Value: $800
Minimum Bid: $400
Jump on this opportunity to stay in this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath (sleeps 4) cottage with a large
yard. A five minute drive to several Rhode Island beaches. Kayak from the yard to Point Judith
Pond. Talk to CBI members Joanne Levin and John Joelson to arrange a mutually convenient week
in 2014.
*Winner must live or work locally.
10. SAIL WITH SCHAPIRO: A PERFECT DAY
Estimated Value: priceless
Minimum Bid: TBA
Stan Schapiro has kindly offered to take one or two people sailing. This introduction will help you
learn the basics of small boat sailing, and you will have a wonderful outing, including a picnic lunch.
Good for one or two people and will take place on Harriman Reservoir (one hour from Northampton).
Stan will even drive you there and back.
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11. SOUTH WELLFLEET GETAWAY – up to a week
Estimated Value: 3-day weekend $500, week $1500
Minimum Bid: TBA
This house is a new (in 2013) architect-designed (by CBI member Bob Goodman) 3-BR house on
Pleasant Point Road on the bay-side in South Wellfleet. Situated on a .75 acre wooded site, the house is
a five minute walk from the bay. First floor has an open-plan kitchen, dining room, and living room
with full bath; upstairs are the master BR with queen bed and full bath, a second BR with a queen bed,
and a third BR with a full bed and a single bed. Also a third full bath upstairs. In addition, there's a lightfilled walk-out basement with a TV, double sofa-bed in the sitting area, and washer/dryer. House has
central heat and air conditioning, a private outdoor shower, and a wrap-around deck with dining table
and chairs. Furnished and outfitted with all the amenities, including wifi and cable, you need for a
relaxing, comfortable vacation. Thank you, Stephanie Levin and Bob Goodman. Up to one week in
the Fall 2014
Recently added:
DRESS UP YOUR SABBATH TABLE WITH FLOWERS.
Value: $500
Minimum Bid: TBA
Nuttelman's Florist has generously donated a beautiful bouquet of flowers every week for 25
weeks! This is a magnificent item, sure to lift spirits with its beauty and scent. Delivery not included.
You pick up the flowers at their Prospect Street, Northampton store. No more than two bouquets in any
one week. .
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B.
ARTISTS AND ARTISANS
Description
Item #
100 Print. "Shelter of Your Peace”. Artist’s Proof, archival print by le Henry with
Donor Name
Abbie Steiner
Value
hand-painted lettering .
101
Authentic Navaho Rug. 26"x40" 15 - 20 years old. Comes with
authenticating tag. See similar pieces at: www.heardmuseumshop.com.
102
Adele
Steinberg
$385
Alan Spanier
$400
Alan Spanier
$650
Amy & Barry
Rothenberg
Wolpin
Amy & Barry
Rothenberg
Wolpin
Bruce & Nancy
Goldstein
$250
Carol Katz
$150
Fine Art Photograph. Limited edition "Waterfall Hyde Park, NY" by artist
Alan Spanier, A.P.
103 Fine Art Photograph. Framed limited edition "Brooklyn Bridge Sunday
Morn" by artist Alan Spanier, A.P.
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Framed limited print. "Return of McBride" by beloved local artist Robin
Freedenfeld.
105 Framed Painting of two birds by unknown artist.
107 Framed Lithograph by Jacques Bouysson 32x29 1/2"
108 Print. "Stephanie and Child"– limited edition reproduction by Edna Hibel.
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$200
$500
$40
Hilary Price framed print. Hilary Price's comic strip, "Rhymes with Orange,"
is a delight, and this particular framed and signed print will resonate with the
inner grammarian we all harbor. As a gift, surprise, amuse and give
pleasure to a friend—although you may find it impossible to part with this
wickedly witty piece. I suggest you put it in the study. Over the desk.
110a
Hilary B. Price /
Rhymes with
Orange
Anonymous
$25
Anonymous
$25
Print. "Lamentations".
110b Print. "Indian Woman" (pink and mauve)
110c
$25
Print. "Indian Woman with Pots" (gold tones)
Anonymous
Handmade Pit Fired Decorative Vessel. Jane Brodwyn makes hand
thrown decorative functional pottery. This vessel has been pit- fired, the
oldest known method for firing of pottery. Own it, and own a piece of skilled
craftsmanship that will enhance the beauty of your home.
Jane Brodwyn
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$75
113
Watercolor. This lovely watercolor by Jerusalem artist Zipporah Weiss is
already framed and ready to hang.
114
Watercolor. A lovely water color by Sara Sefton Shor.
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Naomi Tannen
and Joe Mahay
Naomi Tannen
and Joe Mahay
$200
$25
B. ARTISTS AND ARTISANS
(continued)
Description
Item #
115 Velvet Hanging Banner. A banner with multiple uses—let your imagination
guide you.
116
Framed Poster "Northampton" from Hampshire Life.
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Exquisite hand-made party dress. A perfect gift for that little girl.
Donor Name
Naomi Tannen
and Joe Mahay
Cleo Gorman
and Ron
Ackerman
Cleo Gorman
and Ron
Ackerman
Value
$25
$75
$150
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Fine Art Photograph. Critically acclaimed photographer and CBI member
Sheron Rupp has donated a matted copy of her photograph "Leeds, MA", an
inkjet print 24" x 30" . 2007
Sheron Rupp
$1,500
Fine Art Photograph. Well known photographer and CBI member Sheron
Rupp has generously donated a matted copy of her photograph "Newport
Vt". This is a vintage limited edition, 16"x20" "C" print. 1990
Sheron Rupp
$500
Ugone and Thomas Table Lamp. Ugone & Thomas Company has donated
a beautiful "Stella" Pattern Table Lamp. A giclee print shade in the "Stella"
pattern is signed and dated. Brushed-copper stem with satin pewter
detailing. Vermont Slate base.
Ugone &
Thomas
Company
$430
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120
121
Framed Fine Art lithograph."Market, Late PM" Artist’s Proof, by Harold
Altman 42x33".
122
Framed Fine Art lithograph, limited edition, by David Schneuer 46 x 39".
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Hand Made Ceramic Mold by Jennifer Boyer at Thistle Hill Pottery.
Useful and beautiful
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Bruce and
Nancy
Goldstein
Bruce and
Nancy
Goldstein
Dorothy and
David
Goldstone
$1,000
$1,000
$50
C.
Item #
200
AUTOMOTIVE
Description
Donor Name
AAA membership. A one year AAA membership is an absolute
necessity. How about getting one for one of your children (as long as they
are over 16 years old)? Recipient must reside in Hampshire, Franklin or
Hampden County.
AAA of the
Pioneer Valley
Burke-Whitaker Pontiac-Cadillac-GMC Truck will make your car look
young again with an exterior (wash & wax) and interior (vacuuming & spot
shampoo as needed) reconditioning. Also includes interior and exterior
window washing. And for an added level of pampering, one oil change.
Oil change good for cars and light duty trucks - up to 6 quarts of oil.
Burke-Whitaker
Pontiac-CadillacGMC Truck
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$150
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Car Detailing at Cahillane's. Messy Car? Here's the solution: Detailing
and Reconditioning at Cahillane's. The works.
Cahillane's
Downtown Auto
Sales & Rentals
Auto Detailing At Steve Lewis Subaru. Your car will look like new with
this complete auto detailing, inside and out from our friends at Steve
Lewis Subaru.
Steve Lewis
Subaru
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204
Tire Alignment. Want to drive straight; welllll… get your wheels aligned.
Goodyear Tire offers a tire alignment for almost any car (call if you have
any questions).
$79
Goodyear Tire
BEAUTY AND BODYWORK
Description
Donor Name
Gift Certificate for a one hour Therapeutic Massage by Karen
Lavallee-Tente.
A Quiet Touch
Manicure and Pedicure at Panacea Salon - pamper yourself at this
local Northampton favorite.
David and Doris
Cohen
301
Value
$65
$63
302
$188
Couples Hot Tub and Massage. Our friends at East Heaven Hot
Tub/Paradise Spa are offering a "Couples Paradise Package" - A
half hour hot tub followed by a one hour couple’s massage; their most
popular package! Relax at East Heaven. Private, unique room with
wooden or fiberglass tub, indoor or outdoor. They provide the towels,
soap and hairdryers. It's a luxurious experience.
Not valid on Friday & Saturday nights
10
$150
$299
D.
Item #
300
Value
$54
East Heaven Hot
Tub/Paradise Spa
Item #
D.
BEAUTY AND BODYWORK
Donor
Value
(continued)
303
Deluxe Couples Hot Tub and Massage Package. The Krauths have
generously donated a 60 minute Hot Tub plus 60 Minute Couples
Massage in their peaceful Elements Hot Tub Spa, Amherst.
Elements Hot Tub
Spa
$200
304
$100 worth of private bodywork and private yoga/yogassage
provided by CBI member Rachel Besserman, LMT.
Rachel Besserman
$100
305
$100 worth of private bodywork and private yoga.yogassage
provided by CBI member Rachel Besserman, LMT
Rachel Besserman
$100
306
$100 worth of private bodywork and private yoga/yogassage
provided by CBI member Rachel Besserman, LMT.
Rachel Besserman
$100
307
One hour full massage provided by Rachel Hannah, LMT.
Northampton MA
Rachel Hannah, LMT
308
Salon Herdis gift certificate. If you want to feel good from head to
toe, Salon Herdis is a full-service spa that offers hair, skin and body
therapies and treatments. A $30 gift certificate.
Salon Herdis
309
Massage. Feel like yourself again with this fantastic 90 minute
massage with licensed therapist Rachel Keeling. Highly
recommended and donated by CBI's Shoshana Zonderman.
Shoshana
Zonderman
$90
310
European Facial. Your face will look like new after this Classic
European Facial. Donated by our friends at Vallon MediSpa of
Northampton.
Vallon MediSpa
$85
311
Visage Salon $50 certificate. Barbara Ween at Visage of
Northampton has generously donated $50 towards any hair service or
hairstyling products (wigs included).
Visage Salon
$50
312
Acupuncture session. $100 certificate for a first time Acupuncture
Appointment ($60 for existing client) donated by our friends at
Window of Heaven Acupuncture & Yoga of Northampton.
$90
$30
Window of Heaven
Acupuncture & Yoga
$100
313 One hour session with Abbie Steiner, Licensed Physical
Therapist and certified Alexander Technique Instructor.
Here's why you should take an Alexander lesson: If you have an
issue with chronic pain or are bothered by an old injury, you can
increase your self- awareness and improve your daily movement and
exercise habits through the Alexander Technique.
If you suspect that better posture and body mechanics would improve
your performance in sports, music, dance, acting or sitting at your
desk, the Alexander Technique can help.
314 Complete Teeth Whitening by our great friends at Wohl Family
Dentistry.
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Abbie Steiner
$95
Wohl Family
Dentistry
$400
E. CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES
AND JEWELRY
Item #
Description
400 Vera Bradley Purse and Wallet.
401
Donor Name
Value
Carol Katz
Carol Katz
$30
$50
Greta Kessler
$60
Greta Kessler
$70
Greta Kessler
$90
John & Shelley
Schieffelin
$35
Shelley
Schieffelin
$85
Shelley
Schieffelin
$100
Shelley
Schieffelin
$25
John & Shelley
Schieffelin
$25
A beautiful Cowl Scarf. Handmade by CBI member Carol Katz in the
color of your choice.
402
Necklace. Black onyx glass-Swarovski crystal. 10" long. Greta
Kessler's Designer Jewelry. This lovely necklace adds charm and just
the right touch to your outfit. Don't be outbid—this necklace is unique.
403 Necklace. Black onyx- Swarovski crystal red/clear with sterling star
clasp 15" long. Greta Kessler's Designer Jewelry. Grace your neck
with this one-of-a-kind necklace. It has both charm and elegance.
404 Necklace. Turquoise, agate, glass, sterling silver findings and clasp. 14
1/2" long. Greta Kessler's Designer Jewelry. This stunning piece will
really draw the eye.
405 Black leather Namaste purse. Give yourself something really nice.
This black leather purse would look excellent with your wardrobe.
406 Handmade cowl. This jade lace turtleneck cowl made of wool and
alpaca with a hint of viscose will keep you toasty warm during the winter
months. Absolutely one of a kind: hand knit by Shelley Schieffelin
407 Hand Knit Shawlett by Shelley Schieffelin. This is an eyelet wingspan
shawlette/cowl. It's warm; it's versatile and can be worn a variety of
ways. Bid with enthusiasm on this unique piece.
408
Handmade wool scarf. 100% wool crocheted scarf, lovingly crafted by
our own Shelley Schieffelin
409
Thai Silk bag. Silk bag, handmade by the young women of the New Life
Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand
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F.
Item #
WISHFUL THINGS
Description
Donor Name
Value
500
2 Hours of Private Canoe or Kayak Lessons. Here is an
opportunity to learn to paddle the local waters in a personal craft of
your choice. Boats, along with gear, are provided. Practice will be
followed by a pleasant cruise down a river. You will also receive
SNACKS. With 40 years of paddling experience as well as having
been a certified canoe instructor by the Appalachian Mountain Club,
Alan Berkenwald will share with you different paddling techniques as
well as help you decide what boat and gear might be right for you in
the future. This is an opportunity to become a knowledgeable and fully
vetted 'CBI Outdoors!' paddling member for future adventures.
501
2 Hours of Private Canoe or Kayak Lessons by Alan Berkenwald.
See above.
Alan
Berkenwald
Alan
Berkenwald
Priceless
Bill & Carol
Jolly
$100
504 Handmade Quilt. Cream with red insert. Twin size. This is really an
DRS
$125
506
DRS
$125
DRS
$50/pair
DRS
$125
502
6 hours use of pick-up truck. This is truly an amazing offer. We all
need to move items. Bill and Carol Jolly will help load, unload and
move things with their truck.
507
508
509
amazing opportunity to acquire a hand- made children’s quilt. We’ve
seen it; it’s beautiful.
Handmade Quilt. Pink orange lap quilt with special border. Don’t miss
out on this beauty. Hand -made. Fine quality.
Two Pair Handmade Quilt-Top Pillows. Bid on these and add
something beautiful to your home.
Handmade Quilt. Blue, white and turquoise. Fine quilts are not easy
to find. Bid now on this lovely item.
Apiary Tour and Honey. Professional Beekeeper and CBI member
Dick Conner, owner of Red Barn Honey Co., will provide an intriguing,
informative and simply amazing tour of his apiaries, including a full
description & viewing of the inner workings of a honey bee colony.
Learn how bees make honey and their essential role in agriculture
system. Leave with a jar of raw honey.
Dick Conner &
Beth Goldstein
510
Priceless
$125
History Lessons. CBI Member Hill Boss will provide five hours in
history tutoring to you. Unsure of the names of Columbus' ships?
Uncertain of the order in which the states entered the union? Cheer
up. Five hours of tutoring will inform you, help you organize that new
knowledge, and identify really important information— as opposed to
that important only for trivial pursuit.
511
Joseph Goldstein will give a fabulous and informative tour of his
Mineral and Meteorite Collection. His interest in planetary science is
infectious: children will love handling the specimens; adults will enjoy
the lab. Tour to be designed with winning bidder. Groups welcome.
And remember: some of the collection CAME FROM OUTER SPACE
(how cool is that?).
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Priceless
Hill Boss
Joseph &
Barbara
Goldstein
$100
F.
Item #
WISHFUL THINGS (continued)
Description
Donor Name
Value
512
Architectural Tour of UMass. UMass Professor of Architecture and
History & CBI member Max Page will give you a copy of his book, an
architectural guidebook to UMass Amherst, as well as a personal tour,
concluding with lunch at the Faculty Club. A unique opportunity.
Max Page
$150
Moving Mentor. The Moving Mentor, Inc. gift bag contains a gift
certificate for an initial consultation with Moving Mentor, Inc. for
services related to moving or getting organized, as well as three hours
of hands-on work at your home or office (within a 50 mile radius of
Amherst). In addition, we’ve included the book and CD, “No Ordinary
Move: Relocating your Aging Parents, A Guide for Boomers,” coauthored by CBI member Barbara Perman – plus two booklets.
Moving Mentor
$545
513
514
Scott Barton
Priceless
Antique Car Ride. Your chance for the ride of your life in CBI's Scott
Barton's Antique Car- a 1916 Pierce-Arrow 48 touring car. You know
you want to! For up to five people on a dry day April -October
515
Tiffany's Pendant Necklace. It is new, never worn. The necklace is
Elsa Peretti's most celebrated icon. Open heart pendant with a
diamond in sterling silver. Small, on a 16" chain. You can see it at:
Anonymous
$500
Peter Kocot
Priceless
Stan
Rosenberg
Priceless
Mayor David
Narkewicz
Priceless
Nina Kleinberg
Priceless
http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=18967359.
516
Lunch for Four with Representative Peter Kocot and a tour of the
State House. An unusual opportunity to see the State House from an
insider’s point of view. Get to know your representative in a relaxed
and informative way.
517
Lunch for six in Boston with Senator Stan Rosenberg and a
private tour of the State House. It's an exciting time for politics.
This really is a priceless experience.
518
Lunch with the Mayor. Win this absolutely unique opportunity for two
people to be treated to lunch with Mayor David Narkewicz at a
Northampton restaurant of your choice. You may or may not influence
Northampton politics, but you will certainly have an excellent time.
519
Film School 101-Casablanca. An extraordinarily special opportunity
to learn how films are made. After viewing the film "Casablanca",
former Hollywood editor Nina Kleinberg will show you how the movie
was made in a manner that will change the way you view films forever.
Invite friends and make an evening of this unique opportunity to see
movies from the inside out. Her presentation will mesmerize you.
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G.
ENTERTAINMENT AND
CULTURE
Description
Item #
600 4-tickets to Caramoor Music Festival in Katonah NY for Dancing at
Donor Name
Caramoor Center
Value
$50
Dusk or 2014 Family Concert Season Int'l Music Festival. Family
oriented. With its outstanding performances , engaging arts in education
programming, the extraordinary Rosen House and beautiful gardens,
Caramoor is a wonderful venue for classical music performances and it
is also has an art museum. Summer 2014. www.caramoor.org
601
$140
4-tickets to Thurs, Fri, Sun concert 2014 season Caramoor Int'l
Music Festival in Katonah, NY. With its outstanding performances,
engaging arts in education programming, the extraordinary Rosen
House and beautiful gardens, Caramoor is a wonderful venue for
classical music performances. Summer 2014. www.caramoor.org
602 UMass Fine Arts Center (2) tickets. Community coupon - good for two
tickets for the 2013-2014 Fine Arts Center Season. Many performances
to choose from.
603 Hartford Stage tickets to see "Somewhere". Gift certificate for 2
Caramoor Center
Fine Arts Center
of UMass
Varies
Hartford Stage
$115
tickets to see "Somewhere" at this premiere theatre location just a short
drive away from the Pioneer Valley. The plot: In 1959, “West Side Story”
is storming Broadway, and a movie version is on the way. It fuels the
show-business dreams of Inez Candelaria, who works as an usher but
hopes that her children will succeed on the other side of the footlights.
The author of "The Whipping Man" brings us this captivating, dancefilled saga of a Puerto-Rican family in New York. Featuring Tony Awardwinner Priscilla Lopez. April 3-April 27, 2014.
604 Four-pack of admission tickets to Historic Deerfield. Enjoy 12
Historic Deerfield
$56
Isabella Stewart
Gardner
Museum
$60
Majestic Theatre
$58
house museums and a world-class antique silver collection featuring
work by Paul Revere, special exhibitions at the Flynt Center of Early
New England Life, a nature walk, shop and café.
605
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Four Passes. Boston, MA. This
beautiful museum was created by Isabella Stewart Gardner,
philanthropist, for the ”education and enjoyment of the public forever”
(see www.gardnermuseum.org). Don’t miss the new addition, designed
by Renzo Piano. Gardner actually lived here, and her unique and
sometimes eccentric touch accents the holdings.
607 Two tickets to any performance (play) at the Majestic Theatre, West
Springfield. Enjoy! (www.majestictheater.com)
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G.
ENTERTAINMENT AND
CULTURE (continued)
Description
Item #
609 Mohawk Trail Concert tickets. Informal concerts of music, old and
new, in beautiful Shelburne Falls, MA. A set of Flex 4 tickets to any
2014 Season concert (www.mohawktrailconcerts.org)
610
New England Aquarium passes. Two passes (worth $50 each) for
admittance to this wonderful aquarium where an educational experience
blends with enjoyment as well as the kind of peaceful experience that
comes only with the hypnotic activity of watching graceful sea creatures.
611 First Night Family Pack. Northampton's own celebration of the New
Year will allow the winning bidder, who will receive two adult and two kid
buttons for admission, to explore all the activities scheduled around
town for this special night. A First Night poster is included, so that you
can have fine memories of the New Year events. Donated by
Northampton Center for the Arts.
Donor Name
Mohawk Trail
Concerts
Value
$60
New England
Aquarium
$100
Northampton
Center for the
Arts
$56
Plimouth
Plantation
$70
Salem Witch
Museum
$51
612 Plimoth Plantation tickets. This wonderful living museum in
Plymouth,MA is a glorious setting in a fabulous family destination . Two
vouchers for admission (one adult, one child) ( www.plimoth.org)
613 Family six pack for admission to Salem Witch Museum. Not valid
during month of October. Expires in 7 years!
614 2014 Season Pass to Sevenars (for 4). A locally revered, family-run,
predominantly classical music festival (including some jazz), about to
start its 47th season in the idyllic setting of Worthington. Starting with
the second Sunday in July, Sevenars offers weekly concerts (always
Sundays at 4PM) by internationally known performers and prizewinning
newcomers, with free refreshments in an air-conditioned acoustic gem
of a hall (listed on the National Register of Historic Properties). The
season is a minimum of 5 concerts.
Sevenars
Summer Music
Festival
$400
Westport Country
Playhouse
$140
Williamstown
Theatre Festival
$140
615
Westport Playhouse tickets. Voucher for two tickets to use for a 2014
season performance. Worth the trip to Connecticut.
www.westportplayhouse.org
616
Williamstown Theatre Festival tickets. Two tickets to a mainstage
production during the 2014 season at the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
World class performances, often with renowned actors.
www.wtfestival.org
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H. ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS
Item #
Description
Donor Name
Value
Children’s Party with Amy Meltzer. Let Amy Meltzer run your next
birthday party! Amy, aka Morah Amy, Kindergarten teacher at LGA, will
consult with you on planning a child's birthday party at the location of your
choice. Amy will lead up to an hour's worth of art/game/music activities of
your choice. Set up and clean up of activities included in the package,
however cost of materials are the responsibility of the bidder.
Amy Meltzer
$150
701 EcoTarium Museum Family Pass. Unique indoor-outdoor museum, the
EcoTarium
$44
Eric Carle
Museum of
Picturebook Art
$35
Mad Science of
Western Mass
$25
Mad Science of
Western Mass
Springfield
Museums
$25
Geri
Kleinman,DMD
$25
Geri
Kleinman,DMD
$25
700
Worcester EcoTarium offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take
a thrilling multimedia journey through a galaxy at a digital planetarium,
meet wildlife, ride a narrow-gauge railroad, and get hands-on with familyfriendly exhibits. Family Pass valid for admission two adults, two children.
www.ecotarium.org
702
Family Pass to the Eric Carle Museum. This museum is a delight for the
whole family. Valid for two adults and up to 4 children.
703 Mad Science Birthday Party voucher. Give your child an unforgettable
birthday with a Mad Science This is a $25 gift certificate toward any Mad
Science Birthday Party. A hands-on and no mess project for ages 4-12.
www.westnewengland.madscience.org
704 Mad Science Birthday Party voucher. See above.
705 Family Four Pack to the Springfield Museums. Includes the Museum
of Fine Arts and the Science Museum. Check out the exhibit. "One
Hundred Years of Jewish Life in the Valley: From Shtetl to Suburb", at the
Wood History Museum.
706a Kid's Rechargeable Toothbrush. "Get the Gunk Out" ORAL-B
rechargeable toothbrush for kids 8+ with toothpaste, floss picks and
flouride rinse.
706b Kid's Rechargeable Toothbrush. "Get the Gunk Out" ORAL-B
rechargeable toothbrush for kids 8+ with toothpaste ,floss picks and
flouride rinse.
707
K-6 Student Advocacy. CBI member Amy Wolpin, EdD in math education
and retired elementary math coordinator will meet once with parents and
review records concerning a child with special needs or 504 plan and
attend one school meeting with you.
Amy Wolpin
$200
708
Math Enrichment Group. CBI member Amy Wolpin, EdD in math
education and retired elementary math coordinator is offering an
enrichment math group (puzzles, games and fun problems) for children
who love math .Two 45-min sessions will be provided for your child
(grades K-5) in a small peer group (2-10 children). Consider this for a
unique birthday party!
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Amy Wolpin
$200
I.
Item #
FOOD AND DRINK
Description
800 $50 Gift Certificate to Big E's Supermarket, Easthampton
Donor Name
Value
Big E's
Supermarket
Bread Euphoria
$50
D'Angelo
Grilled
Sandwiches
$52
803 Ten Ice Cream Sundaes from Herrell's Ice Cream which means,
Herrell's Ice
Cream
$63
804
AscherZimmerman
Funeral Home
Hotel
Northampton
$50
Joe's Café
$25
Judi Wisch
$15
Mohegan Sun
$50
North Shore
Seafood
$50
Pauline Fogel
$40
Pauline Fogel
$40
801 $20 Gift Certificate to Bread Euphoria, Haydenville's fantastic
bakery.
802
8 Gift Certificates for D'Angelos Grilled Sandwiches in
Northampton. Yum!
with your very own sundae party, you can be the coolest host or
hostess in the valley. Money can't buy you love, but ten hot fudge
sundaes will get you, at the very least, a fan club.
$50 Gift Certificate to Whole Foods Market.
805 Sunday Brunch for two at Hotel Northampton. Prepare yourself for
a fun treat as you and a friend/spouse/other partake of brunch at the
Hotel Northampton. See and be seen. An enjoyable outing for two.
Alcohol, taxes and gratuities not included.
806
$20
$60
$25 Gift Certificate to Joe's Café. Carry this in your pocket so
you're ready to pop in to Joe's for a bite. Delicious pizza at a
Northampton institution.
807
Gluten-Free Almond Banana Apple cake. An awesomely delicious
gluten free almond-banana apple cake is just waiting to be eaten by
YOU. Bid now.
808
Dinner for two at the Seasons Buffet compliments of Mohegan
Sun, Uncasville, CT. 'Live action cooking stations with an endless
array of scrumptious selections from around the world'. For that
special evening to celebrate a birthday, a graduation, any kind of
milestone, bid on this item.
809 LOX. North Shore Seafood is Northampton's pre-eminent purveyor of
fish and is offering $50 worth of Eden Smoked Salmon, their
premium lox. Invite guests or feast on your own, and don't forget:
fish is BRAIN FOOD. *needs 10 days notice
810 Homemade cheesecake. Lindy's has nothing on this cheesecake. A
delectable home-made pineapple topped cheese cake -not too sweet,
creamier rather than cake-like. Baked with love by Pauline Fogel
811
Homemade cheesecake. See above.
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I.
Item #
FOOD AND DRINK
(continued)
Description
812 $30 gift card to River Valley Market.
813
Wine Gift Basket: six assorted wines chosen from State Street
Wines & Spirits vast selection.
814 Tavern on the Hill gift certificate. Enjoy the unmatched view from
Tavern on the Hill on Mt Tom with this $25 gift certificate
815a UNO Grill certificate. $50 gift certificate
815b UNO Grill certificate. $50 gift certificate
816a $50 gift card to Eastside Grill. Delicious food with a Cajun twist.
816b $50 gift card to Eastside Grill. Delicious food with a Cajun twist.
Donor
River Valley
Market
State Street
Fruit
Store/Wines &
Spirits
Tavern on the
Hill
Value
$30
$100
$25
UNO Chicago
Grill
$50
Czelusniak
Funeral Home
$50
Czelusniak
Funeral Home
$50
817 Norbert's Challah. Many of you have tasted Norbert's Challah- fresh
out of the oven. So… here is your chance to have 6 delivered to your
home (either all at once, two at once, or on separate occasions).
What a wonderful way to usher in Shabbat!
Norbert
Goldfield
Priceless
818
$50 Towards Dinner at the Sierra Grille. The Sierra Grille
welcomes you and invites you to share in a marriage of the familiar
and the esoteric, the comfortable yet elegant, a cookout with friends,
only no dirty dishes. Enjoy a quality meal for two paired with fine
fermented
beverages So...sample, taste, indulge, explore, experiment, create,
and enjoy!
Sierra Grille
$50
819 Weekly soup and sandwich for a year! Our wonderful friends at
820a
820b
19
Serio's Market have donated a sandwich and 8 oz. soup once a
week for 52 weeks. The smile and good spirits are always thrown in
for free. Only one coupon/week. Only used for soup and sandwich.
Serio's Market
$450
Richardson Candy’s Famous “Dixies”. A selection of caramel and
roasted nuts covered in creamy milk or dark chocolate. Is there
anything better?
Richardson’s
Candy Kitchen
$29.99
Richardson’s Candy’s Famous “Dixies”. A delicious selection of
caramel and roasted nuts covered with creamy milk or dark
chocolate.
Richardson’s
Candy Kitchen
$29.99
J.
Item #
JUDAICA
Description
900 Lithograph. "Sabbath Candles"- numbered lithograph by Sandu
Donor
Name
Carol Katz
Value
$12
Liberman.
901 Hebrew Lessons. This could be the beginning of the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to learn Hebrew or a chance to increase what knowledge
you have. It's never too late to work on a language, and this is a miracle
language—one brought back from the dead and into the modern world.
Participate in history. Henny Lewin is offering 3 hours of lessons.
902 Yiddish Lessons. Yiddish, rich in texture, winkled deep in time, is a
language in which to laugh or cry, to express oneself uniquely. Learn
Yiddish and discover a world now largely lost. Henny Lewin is offering 3
hours of lessons.
903 If you have Yiddish letters that you would like translated, Henny
Lewin is a specialist who will do a beautiful job of transforming their
Yiddish into English, thus bringing to life an entire world and connecting
you with your past.
904 Book-Jewish Museums of the World by Grace Grossman. This
Henny
Lewin
$150
Henny
Lewin
$150
Henny
Lewin
Priceless
Judi Wisch
$75
Anonymous
$50
lovely art book informs and delights. Explore the Jewish museums of
the world and examine the cultures of the diaspora.
905 This chrome and glass Menorah will grace your table for many years
to come.
906 Statue of Moses & Ten Commandments signed Azzurini and from
Venice, Italy.
This statue of Moses & Ten Commandments can be yours for an
absurdly low minimum bid. It will grace your home and be a great
reminder of Shavuot.
907 Sukkah Kit Material for 8'x12' could be made larger or smaller-includes
all materials including instruction book. This is the perfect package to
prepare a perfect Sukkah. Celebrate Sukkot in style!
908 Oil Painting. A timeless oil painting of an elderly man wearing tefillin,
signed by Drexter. Perfect for your study or den.
909 This grab-bag of enticing Judaica items has something for everyone.
It starts with no minimum bid, and so you might well want to bid on all in
order to get that one special something.
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Martha
Akelsberg
and Judith
Plaskow
Martha
Akelsberg
and Judith
Plaskow
Naomi
Tannen and
Joe Mahay
Naomi
Tannen and
Joe Mahay
$40
J.
JUDAICA (continued)
Item #
Description
910 Poster. This 18" x 24" poster will brighten up any spot. From the Israel
Museum in Jerusalem.
911
Donor
Naomi
Tannen and
Joe Mahay
Randi Klein
Value
$35
Baseball themed Ceramic Child's Menorah.
Aviv Judaica Heritage Collection.
912
Handmade Challah Cover. Aviva Sieber, of Sieber Designs, has
donated this beautiful handmade challah cover.
Sieber
Designs
$60
913
Yiddish Book Center Weekend Course. The Yiddish Book Center has
donated 1 free admission to May 2-4, 2014 weekend course on Sholem
Aleichem, taught by Columbia University Professor Jeremy Dauber.
Program includes lectures, meals & film screening.
914
$300
Schoen
Books
$45
$25
Books.
Schoen
Books
Schoen
Books
Schoen
Books
$25
Book. "Chagall by Chagall". A classic.
Book."A Haggadah and Ecclesiastes" by Ben Shan generously
donated by Schoen Books. This is a beauty.
915 Book. "Haggadah" generously donated by Schoen Books.
916 Book. "Legends of the Talmud" generously donated by Schoen
917
918 Framed painting - "Sabbath Blessing". Artist unknown.
919 Painting - "Studying by candlelight" signed by Vardi. This lovely
painting is contemplative and thought-provoking. Oil on paper, it begs to
be hanging on your wall, where it will grace your home.
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Yiddish
Book Center
Amy Wolpin
& Barry
Rothenberg
Martha
Akelsberg
and Judith
Plaskow
$35
$200
$500
K.
MISCELLANEOUS
Description
Item #
1000 Candle and Coupon. "Inspire" candle & coupon from Strong Women-
Donor Name
Diane Garey
Value
$12
Strong Nations in Easthampton, MA
1001 Wanczyk Nursery $25 certificate. Acres of annuals, perennials, trees
Wanczyk
Evergreen
Nursery
Broadside
Bookshop
$25
Craig Della
Penna, Realtor,
The Murphys
Realtors
$50
Diane Garey
$25
Diane Garey
$11
1006 $50 Gift Certificate to Downtown Sounds. Let the music roll.
Downtown
Sounds
$50
1007 $50 Certificate to Fleury Lumber. Give your imagination free rein at
Fleury Lumber
Co.
$50
and shrubs. Just over the bridge on Russell Street in Hadley.
1002
Gift Certificate to Broadside Books. Enjoy the gift of books and visit
our own Nancy Felton when you redeem this coupon at Northampton's
independent bookstore, Broadside Books.
1003
1004
$50 Northampton Gift Card. Enjoy yourself on the town - valid in over
50 of Northampton's best stores and restaurants. Donated by CBI
friend, Craig Della Penna. Craig is a "GREEN" Realtor with The
Murphys Realtors and the operator of the Sugar Maple Trailside Inn in
Florence.
Music CD. Garth Stevenson CD "Flying" from the internationally known
composer & musician. Stevenson breaks all genres with his lyrical
compositions
1005 Note Cards. Alan James Robinson (Easthampton artist) "Bald Eagle" card set
$25
of five.
Fleury Lumber in Easthampton, where a $50 gift certificate will allow you
to begin thinking about all sort of projects.
1008 One semester of Creative Dance at Valley Dance Project held at
Iris Berkman
$135
Munson Library in Amherst. Bring out your inner dancer; get more in
touch with your body; study the relationship between your body and the
space around it.
1009 Our friends at Look Park are offering a Family Day at the Park. This
Look Memorial
Park
$50
1010 Lovely hand crafted Cobalt Blue Serving Bowl.
Stephanie
Schamess
$75
1011 Exotic Butterfly Collection mounted in a double glass frame.
Stephanie
Schamess
$40
1012
A Different
Drummer
$30
Connie Gould
$100
package includes 1-Vehicle entry pass,1-free picnic table,1 4-seater
pedal boat pass,2 bumper boat passes ,4 mini-golf passes and 4 train
passes. All you need for a perfect day out.
$30 Gift Certificate to A Different Drummer, Thornes Market. Add
some fabulous kitchen items to your collection.
1013
22
Amazon Kindle E-Reader with Leather Case - new.
Move up to a Kindle and take your reading anywhere.
L.
Item #
1100
PETS
Description
Complete Pet Examination. Florence Animal Clinic will provide a
complete pet exam with rabies and distemper vaccines and 1 dose flea
treatment for your dog or cat.
Donor Name
Florence
Animal Clinic
Value
$115
1101
Pet Sitting for a Weekend. CBI's Jori Ross will lovingly care for your
pet: She will come to your house, feed and walk your pet and
administer copious caring pats . If it is your preference and if your pet
gets along with her aged dog, they can spend the weekend at her
home. Saturday and Sunday, Northampton. Dates to be mutually
agreed upon in advance.
1102
Valley Veterinary Hospital/Valley Inn for Pets. $50 gift certificate
from our friends at Valley Veterinary Hospital/Valley Inn for Pets in
Hadley.
1103
23
Family Veterinary Center. Acupuncture and
chiropractic adjustment for your dog or cat. Try it.
Jori Ross
Valley
Veterinary
Hospital/Valley
Inn for Pets
Priceless
$50
Family Veterinary $85-100
Center
M. SERVICES OF ALL KINDS
Description
Item #
1200 WEBS $50 gift Certificate. From our friends at WEBS, America's Yarn
and Bead Store
1201
6 Months Residential Curbside Trash Pickup. Must reside in
Northampton -Amherst area
Donor Name
WEBS, America's
Yarn & Bead
Store
Alternative
Recycling
Systems
Value
$50
$186
1202 3 Hour Consult to help you get organized. Are you knee-deep in
papers and “stuff”? Cluttered work spaces driving you crazy? Files and
bookkeeping out of control? CHAOS CONTROL TO THE RESCUE.
This two hour professional "Get Organized" in-home or in-office
session will help you organize, optimize and strategize. Getting you
organized and setting you up to succeed.
Chaos Control
$450
Ellen Augarten
Photography
$310
General Cleaners
$200
Restrictions: Travel charges if more than 30 miles outside of
Northampton/Amherst/Greenfield area. Home or office, studio or workshop
1203
Ellen Augarten Family Photo session and $60 towards your photo
order. You will treasure these photos for a lifetime. Ellen is a well
known Northampton portrait photographer and long time CBI friend.
1204
Dry Cleaning. General Cleaners, with locations in Northampton,
Amherst, Easthampton, South Hadley and Holyoke, will provide $200
worth of dry cleaning to the highest bidder. They will pick up and
deliver for free at your home or office, as long as you are located
between Enfield and Deerfield and fairly close to I-91. Thank you to Tim
and Mary-Ellen Dachos, the owners of General Cleaners, for this kind
donation.
1205
Diane Garey
$50
1206 Design and general contracting consultation. Time to renovate that
a study? Thinking of an addition? Kris Thomson Carpentry will consult
Kris Thomson
Carpentry
$125
1206
b Design and general contracting consultation. Kris Thomson
Kris Thomson
Carpentry
$125
1207 Full house Insect Inspection from Minuteman Pest Control.
Minuteman Pest
Control
$50 Gift Certificate for Upholsterer Hannah Ray. To apply to any
services: furniture re-upholstery and refurbishing, casual curtains and
drapes, pillows and textile décor. Contact Hannah for references,
pictures, or to set up a studio visit.
with you about design and contracting. For renovating existing spaces
and creating new historically harmonious additions.
Carpentry. See above
Worried that the back wall of your bedroom is going to fall off due to
termites? Have an inspection done for insect pests—this auction item
precludes pests of the human variety. You'll have to test for them
yourself.
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$75
M. SERVICES OF ALL KINDS
(continued)
1208 $100 towards an Oil Purchase donated by O'Connell Oil
Associates. Users of O'Connell Oil Assoc., Inc. will find these
coupons helpful—particularly when we reach the cold days of January
and February.
1209
Commercial or Residential Air Conditioning Inspection conducted
by Rich Strong Air Conditioning.
1210
Family Photo Session by photographer Shana Sureck. Our own
Shana Sureck is offering a photo shoot at the location of your choice
( home, park, etc.). You will receive a DVD of your 10 favorite pictures
and one 11x14" print.
1211
1212
Harmonica Lessons. Steven Retchin has been playing harmonica
since 1964. He has played with blues, folk and jazz bands, taken
lessons from a former member of the Johnny Puleo Harmonica Rascals
and played in the streets of Boston, Montreux (Switzerland), Paris and
even Northampton. He plays Diatonic, Chromatic, Bass, the 48 chord,
and the 24" "Harmonster." 3 harmonica lessons, any type of
harmonica. 1 hr each at teacher’s home in Leeds.
$100 Zea Mays certificate. Our friends at Zea Mays, Florence's
renowned and welcoming non-toxic printmaking studio, has an
amazing lineup of classes and workshops. Zea Mays has donated $100
towards any workshop. Try something new.
www.zeamaysprintmaking.com
1213 Federal and State Individual Income Tax Preparation by our friends
at Romano, Pascucci and Company, P.C. Services not to exceed
$300
1214 $100 Snow Farm Certificate. Snow Farm runs a creative crafts
O'Connell Oil
Assoc., Inc.
$100
Rich Strong Air
Conditioning
$150
Shana Sureck
Photography
$350
Steven Retchin
$120
Zea Mays
Printmaking
$100
Romano,Pascucci
and
Company,P.C.
$300
Snow Farms
program with workshops in ceramics, jewelry-making, painting, beadmaking, photography and more. The workshops last a week and cost
about $530 for commuters. They have donated a $100 gift certificate
towards any of the workshops.
$100
1215
a Barron and Jacobs Design and Construction has provided a
Barron & Jacobs
Design and
Construction
$1,000
1215
b Barron and Jacobs Design and Construction has provided a
Barron & Jacobs
Design and
Construction
$1,000
certificate good for preconstruction design service to create a design
proposal for your new project and work with you to develop the project
of your dreams.
certificate good for preconstruction design service to create a design
proposal for your new project. (See above)
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N. SPORTS, SELF-DEFENSE
AND EXERCISE
Item
#
1300
Donor Name
Value
Berkshire East
Ski Resort
$116
1301 2 Rounds of Golf at East Mountain Country Club in Westfield. This
was donated by the Club in memory of CBI member Dick Gold.
East Mountain
Country Club
$58
1302 Four tickets to the Basketball Hall of Fame, which is a really fun place
Julia Chevan and
Patricia Jung
$80
1303 1 hour private Pilates lesson with Rosalie Peri. Highly recommended
Lois Dubin
$60
Description
Two lift tickets for Berkshire East Ski Resort.
to go. It’s a landmark to all those passing through Springfield; my son and
my husband stopped one day and had a delightful time.
(and sponsored) by our own Lois Dubin. Get a workout tailored to your
needs.
1304
Martha
Akelsberg and
Judith Plaskow
$140
1 pair of cross country skis and ski boots (size 39). If the boot fits,
you should definitely wear it. For all size 39s, a windfall.
Martha
Akelsberg and
Judith Plaskow
$140
1 pair of cross country skis and ski boots (size 39). If the boot fits,
you should definitely wear it. For all size 39s, a windfall!
Martha
Akelsberg and
Judith Plaskow
$40
Pilates Studio
$75
1305
1306
2-3 person dome tent with ground cloth and rain cover. And,
amazingly, it comes with all tent pegs (how many times have you lost a
tent peg?). Bid now and plan on a camping trip as soon as the weather
gets a little warmer. A great gift for yourself or for someone who wants a
head-start with camping equipment.
1307
Six Pilates Mat Classes donated by the Pilates Studio in Hadley, MA
1308
Four 18 hole passes donated by Pine Grove Golf Course
1309
Water Aerobics classes. Two passes for a Tuesday or Thursday 6 PM
Water Aerobics Class at Clarke Pool in Northampton
Pine Grove Golf
Course
Valley Swim
School
$100
$30
1310 Valley Women's Martial Arts classes. Three gift certificates, each for
one month of classes of empowering/healing movement for all ages,
genders, abilities, sizes offered by our friends at Valley Women's Martial
Arts in Easthampton, MA..
Valley Women's
Martial Arts
Dance Lessons at Dance Northampton. Interested in Swing? Latin?
Ballroom? Is your wedding coming up soon? Wow your guests with
fabulous dance moves. 10 Gift Certificates each for two people at
Dance Northampton. See website: www.dancenorthampton.com or call
(413) 586- 2422 for class schedules.
Dance
Northampton
$180
1311
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$160
O:
Item #
1400
VACATIONS AND
GETAWAYS
Description
One Night Stay for Two at the Essex Resort and
Spa located in Burlington, Vt. Experience the
ultimate in relaxation. This hotel offers a wide range
of activities for every guest. Welcome to The Essex
Culinary Resort & Spa. Relaxed Luxury in Greater
Burlington
1401
Hampton Inn Overnight Stay. Find comfort in your AmherstNorthampton MA hotel during your stay at the Hampton Inn in
Hadley.
Donor Name
Essex VT
Culinary Resort
& Spa
Hampton Inn,
Hadley
Value
$269
$159
1402
Silverleaf Resort stay. A four day, three night stay at any
Silverleaf Resort. These resorts are all over the country and in
our own backyard (Oak N’Spruce in South Lee, MA.) they are
also in Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Texas, Colorado and
Missouri.
Silverleaf
Resorts
$660
1403
Two night “Retreat and Renewal” at Kripalu. Signature
R&R stay at this well-known Stockbridge, MA yoga center for
one person. Includes accommodations, meals, daily yoga
classes and experiential workshops, use of sauna, whirlpool,
fitness room, walking trail, evening events and other Kripalu
amenities. . Cannot be used during peak months of July,
August and October or on weekends. Call in advance to check
availability and to register.
Kripalu Center
for Yoga and
Health
$525
*In addition to the above, don’t forget to check out the vacation
homes being offered during the Live Auction.
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OUR GRATITUDE TO OUR FINANCIAL SPONSORS FOR
HELPING TO MAKE OUR AUCTION A HUGE SUCCESS!
Benefactor ($500 and above)
Joel & Bonnie Gordon
Patron ($250–$499)
Ellen Kaufman
Associate ($150-$249)
Joel Feldman and Pamela
Schwartz
Peoplesbank
Supporter ($100-$149)
Donor ($50-$99)
Serio's Pharmacy
Acme Automotive Center, Inc.
Allan Hershfield
Alternative Recycling Systems
Etheredge and Steuer,P.C.
Greenough Packaging
Miriam and Paul Slater
Dianne Sagner and Julius Menn
Marcia Burick and Ed McColgan
David and Doris Cohen
Shirley Colodny
Barry and Julie Federman
Bill and Carol Jolly
Zamir and Leah Nestelbaum
Wohl Family Dentistry
Amy Siege
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Carolyn and Steve Dashef
The Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Joseph and Barbara Goldstein
Julia Chevan and Patricia Jung
Larry Hott and Diane Garey
Murphy’s Realtors
Penina and Mickey Glazer
Stephanie Silverman and Adam
Garretson
Shelly Steuer and Jeffrey Korff
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Wilmark Studio
Welsh Law Offices
Anonymous
Robert Cohen
Adele Oppenheim
Eileen Rutman
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